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Remarkable timelapse video shows 80ft ketch under construction at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders

by Luke Hill/Lloyd Stevenson. Boatbuilders 1 Dec 2021 14:58 PST 2 December 2021
Expedition Ketch - building progress - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders © Luke Hill - LSB

The launch of an 80ft Expedition yacht at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders is projected for early 2022. She's been a massive and complex project, and there is still some way to go, but the end is in sight as Pete, Marty, and the team approaches the final corner before the home straight.

Known as Project H239 the yacht is shaping up to be a very special boat indeed, and it has been a real pleasure to build this fine vessel for her passionate and involved owner.

Check out the most recent timelapse of the 80" ketch under construction at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders. This doesn't show the competed boat but takes us up to March 2021. She is . Due for launch early 2022

Below are some photos of her progress. Paintwork and interior panels are well underway. Due for launch in the first half of 2022, this will be one to watch out for...

Expedition Ketch - building progress - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Luke Hill - LSB
Expedition Ketch - building progress - Interior joinery ready for installation - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Luke Hill - LSB

Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - interior panel cutouts having trim attached prior to fitting - photo © Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders

Expedition Ketch - building progress - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Luke Hill - LSB
Expedition Ketch - interior panelling fitted and being finished - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Luke Hill - LSB

Expedition Ketch - building progress - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Luke Hill - LSB
Expedition Ketch - cabin painting underway - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Luke Hill - LSB

Expedition Ketch - building progress - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Luke Hill - LSB
Expedition Ketch - exterior painting preparation - - November 2021 - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - photo © Luke Hill - LSB

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